Telehealth

A new personalized prediction model uses smartphone-collected patient data and aggregate population data to create personalized blood glucose predictions for individuals.

• Systematic review of randomized, controlled trials finds that mobile apps can benefit patients with chronic diseases.
• Review included 9 RCTs.
• Disease states included diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic lung diseases.
• Interventions ranged from automatic text messages to enhanced clinician contact.